The primary election has come and gone. Votes are still being counted and the eventual results in close contests might not be known for weeks.
However, it’s back to work for those already in office, including Gov. Gavin Newsom, and the biggest issue on their agenda is writing a budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
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